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Sonjhar Village

Sonjhar is an inhabited village in Godda Sub-district of Godda district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 357371, the Census 2011 record lists 709 people in 170 households and the reported area is 418 hectares. The local references include Nonbatta Gram Panchayat, Godda CD Block and the nearest town reference is Godda at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Sonjhar is a village in Godda Sub-district, Godda district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 357371 and 709 people in 170 households.
Village Code357371
Population709
Households170
Area418 hectares
Nearest TownGodda

Key Village Facts

Village
Sonjhar
Census Village Code
357371
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Godda
District Census Code
351
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Godda
Sub-district Census Code
02561
CD Block
Godda
Gram Panchayat
Nonbatta
Households
170
Population
709
Male Population
357
Female Population
352
Sex Ratio
985.99
Area
418 hectares
Area
4.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Godda
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814133
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sonjhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 709 people, 418 hectares of reported area and Godda as the nearest town reference for Sonjhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGodda
Sub-districtGodda
CD BlockGodda
Gram PanchayatNONBATTA
  • Sonjhar falls under Godda Sub-district in Godda district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 357371.
  • The record lists 709 people living in 170 households.
  • The reported village area is 418 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Godda.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density169.62 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share91.54%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share28.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sonjhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 357371, Nonbatta Gram Panchayat and Godda CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
351
Sub-district Census Code
02561
Village Census Code
357371
CD Block Code
0067
Gram Panchayat Code
30
CD Block Name
Godda
Gram Panchayat Name
Nonbatta

Location and Distance

Godda is the nearest town listed for Sonjhar, about 18 km away. Godda is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Godda
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
18 km
District Headquarter
Godda
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Godda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town
Godda
Total Geographical Area
418 hectares
Area
4.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 709 people in 170 households, with 357 male residents and 352 female residents. The average household size is 4.17, and SC share is 0.28% and ST share is 91.54% for Sonjhar. Population density works out to about 169.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
170
Total Population
709
Male Population
357
Female Population
352
Sex Ratio
985.99
Average Household Size
4.17
SC Population
2
SC Male Population
1
SC Female Population
1
SC Population Share
0.28
ST Population
649
ST Male Population
324
ST Female Population
325
ST Population Share
91.54
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sonjhar list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sonjhar include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
94.72 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.13 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sonjhar include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sonjhar include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sonjhar is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sonjhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 71.57 hectares and irrigated land is 20.13 hectares (28.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
50.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
14.9 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.67 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.64 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
120 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
52.68 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
71.57
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.93 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.13

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sonjhar

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
43
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 35 81%
CRM 8 19%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 26 60%
Indian Bank 2 4.7%
Punjab National Bank 2 4.7%
Bank of Baroda 1 2.3%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 2.3%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda Nahar Chowk, Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda Naharh Chowk, Godda Deoghar Road, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Canara Bank ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Dumka Road Nahar Chowk Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Central Bank of India ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Pirpaiti Godda Road Bm Kutir Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda District, Godda P Ojharkhand Plot No 72, Near Police Barrier, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Near Shankar Talkies Pushp Plaza Godda, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Pirpainty Road, Idbi Bank Ltd, Ward No 3, Routara Chowk, Near Anand Cinema Hall, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133
Indian Bank ATM 814133 Godda Godda Godda (Np) Godda Guljarbagh, Godda, Jharkhand, 814133

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonjhar village located?

Sonjhar is in Godda Sub-district of Godda district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sonjhar village in?

Sonjhar village is in Godda district.

Which state is Sonjhar village in?

Sonjhar village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sonjhar under?

Sonjhar comes under Godda Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sonjhar?

The Census village code of Sonjhar is 357371.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sonjhar under?

Sonjhar is listed under NONBATTA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Godda.

What is the population of Sonjhar village?

The village record lists 709 people and 170 households for Sonjhar.

How many households are in Sonjhar village?

The village record lists 170 households for Sonjhar.

What is the male and female population of Sonjhar?

The record lists 357 male residents and 352 female residents for Sonjhar.

What is the sex ratio of Sonjhar village?

The sex ratio of Sonjhar is 985.99 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sonjhar village?

The reported geographical area of Sonjhar is 418 hectares.

What is the population density of Sonjhar village?

The approximate population density of Sonjhar is 169.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sonjhar?

The nearest town listed for Sonjhar is Godda, about 18 km away.

How far is Sonjhar from the district headquarters?

Sonjhar is about 18 km from Godda, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sonjhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Sonjhar is about 18 km from Godda, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sonjhar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sonjhar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sonjhar?

For Sonjhar, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 71.57 hectares and irrigated land is 20.13 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sonjhar?

The page shows 43 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sonjhar. These records include 16 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.